Australia and New Zealand’s most-loved spas, retreats and wellness brands revealed.
The wait is over! The 2025 Spa&Wellness Awards were officially announced over the weekend, recognising the most exceptional destinations, treatments, and brands shaping the future of wellness across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
From tranquil coastal retreats and award-winning day spas to innovative skincare brands and holistic wellness programs, this year’s winners showcase the very best of the region’s growing wellness movement – where relaxation meets restoration, and self-care meets purpose.
The Standout Winners of 2025
Each year, the Spa&Wellness Awards celebrate innovation, care, and excellence across six major categories – Spa, Beauty, Wellness, Travel, People, and the People’s Choice Awards (voted by the public).
Among this year’s most-celebrated names:
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Aurora Bathhouse & Spa – taking home multiple honours including Best Spa in Australasia and Best Urban Bathhouse – recognition for their luxurious yet grounded approach to wellbeing. They also took home runner up awards in the People’s Choice category for Best Bathhouse, Best Holistic Health Spa in the Spa Category and Best Rural Spa in the Spa category.
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Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat – a double winner for Best Eco Retreat and Best Integrative Wellness Retreat, continuing to set the benchmark for transformative wellness escapes in Australia.
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BODHI Spa Group – crowned Best Urban Spa and Best Day Spa, confirming their place as one of Australia’s leading holistic spa experiences.
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Subtle Energies – recognised for both Best Spa Skincare Range and for their Detox and Adrenals Wellness Kit, merging ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science, recognised in the People’s Choice Category.
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Kamalaya Koh Samui – honoured for Best Wellness Program and Integrative Wellness Retreat, inspiring travellers to reconnect with balance and purpose.
Aurora Spa and Bathhouse took home five awards at the 2025 Spa&Wellness Awards.
Spa Destinations to Add to Your Wellness Wishlist
If you’re dreaming of your next spa escape, these award-winning sanctuaries deserve a spot at the top of your list:
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Indah Day Spa (Best Rural Spa) – where nature and nurture meet.
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BODHI Highgate (Best Urban Spa) – contemporary design meets deep relaxation.
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Yaukuva Spa, Kokomo Island (Best Hotel or Resort Spa) – tropical luxury redefined.
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Lon Retreat & Spa (Best Holistic Health Spa) – serene coastal healing at its best.
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Peninsula Hot Springs (Best Spa within a Facility) – a leader in thermal wellness.
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Endota (Best Spa Group) – loved nationwide for their accessible, soul-soothing approach.
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Aurora Bathhouse & Spa (Best Spa in Australasia) – the ultimate destination for slow, sensory wellness.
Lon Retreat took home three awards at the 2025 Spa&Wellness Awards.
Beauty That Transforms Skin and Spirit
The Beauty category celebrates products that blend nature, science, and mindfulness. This year’s top brands are redefining how we glow from within:
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Vida Glow – Best Internal Beauty Product
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Vanessa Megan – Best Hair Care
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BABOR – Best International Skincare Range
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Osmosis – Best Personalised or Treatment Range
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VITAMAN – Most Innovative Product
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LaGaia UNEDITED – Best Cosmeceutical Range
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Synthesis Organics – Best Sustainable Skincare
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Retreatment Botanics – Best Holistic Skincare
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Subtle Energies – Best Spa Skincare Range
Each of these brands reflects a growing shift toward conscious beauty – products that are as kind to the planet as they are to your skin.
The Wellness Revolution Continues
Wellness is about lifestyle and this year’s winners highlight how integrative health, mindfulness, and technology are reshaping the way we rest and restore.
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Aro Ha, New Zealand – Best Wellness Retreat or Resort
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Gaia Retreat & Spa – Best Wellness Cuisinee
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Kamalaya “Embracing Change” – Best Wellness Program
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Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – Best Mineral or Hot Spring
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Well + Being – Best Urban Wellness Centre
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Exomind – Best Wellness Device
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Happy Bum Co. – Best Wellness Product
Whether it’s a mindful weekend, a hot springs getaway, or a wellness retreat abroad, these experiences offer a reminder that true wellbeing starts from within.
Kamalaya Koh Samui took home three awards at the 2025 Spa&Wellness Awards
Where Wellness Meets Wanderlust
For travellers seeking a restorative escape, the Travel category shines a light on destinations merging luxury and sustainability:
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Wai Ariki (Most Unique Property) – honouring Māori healing traditions in New Zealand.
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COMO The Treasury (Best Repurposed Hotel) – historic elegance in Perth.
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Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa (Best Tourism Wellness Attraction) – an iconic Australian destination.
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Elements of Byron (Best Hotel or Resort Focused on Wellness) – mindful luxury on the coast.
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Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat (Best Eco Retreat) – where nature heals and balance is restored.
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat took home four awards at the 2025 Spa&Wellness Awards.
People Who Inspire Wellness
Behind every exceptional experience is a passionate team and this year’s People Awards recognised leaders who are elevating the industry with heart, innovation, and authenticity:
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Sharon Kolkka – Wellness Warrior of the Year
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Dr Marc Cohen – Industry Champion
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Louise Laing – Ambassador for Change
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Naomi Gregory – Spa Consultant of the Year
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Wanise Kuruloa Leileivuna – Spa Therapist of the Year
- Kristen Laing-Herbert and Isabella Lonergan – Spa Trainers of the Year
These changemakers remind us that the spirit of wellness begins with people who care deeply about the wellbeing of others.
Sharon Kolkka – Awarded 2025 “Wellness Warrior of the Year”.
People’s Choice – Voted by You
This year, thousands of passionate people like you had their say in the People’s Choice Awards, celebrating the experiences and brands that made the biggest impact on them.
We will delve into them all over the week but for now you can see the full list HERE.
The Future of Wellness is Bright
From nature-led retreats to science-backed skincare, the 2025 Spa&Wellness Awards highlighted how the region continues to lead the world in conscious, holistic living.
Discover all awardees HERE and search for more award-winning spas and wellness destinations at HERE.
